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United States Patent |
5,779,059
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Kotch
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July 14, 1998
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Ornamental egg display stand
Abstract
This invention relates to the manufacture of a structure designed for the
purpose of displaying eggs individually. The use of a durable plyable
material formed in three basic sections molded into one continuous unit
comprise the complete said invention. The said invention embodiment will
hold a single egg in an upright position for display purposes. Adults or
children that artistically decorate eggs will find said invention
particularly useful and entertaining as a method of display. The invention
may also advantageously encourage individuals in developing their own
artistic abilities by providing a unique display form.
Inventors:
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Kotch; Andrew J. (330 Howell Rd., Shavertown, PA 18708-9603)
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Assignee:
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Kotch; Andrew J. (Shavertown, PA)
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Appl. No.:
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639747 |
Filed:
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April 29, 1996 |
Current U.S. Class: |
211/14; D7/611 |
Intern'l Class: |
A47F 007/00 |
Field of Search: |
211/14
248/346.01,174
D7/611
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References Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
436604 | Nov., 1890 | Iske | 211/14.
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1037882 | Sep., 1912 | Erickson | 211/14.
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1806631 | May., 1931 | Lasher | 211/14.
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2442723 | Jun., 1948 | Economakis | 248/174.
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Foreign Patent Documents |
472866 | Apr., 1951 | CA | 211/14.
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54211 | Jan., 1938 | DK | 211/14.
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6030104 | Apr., 1926 | FR | 211/14.
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7304 | Apr., 1900 | GB | 211/14.
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Primary Examiner: Gibson, Jr.; Robert W.
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A manufactured free standing unit for the purpose of holding and
displaying an egg in an elevated position, comprising:
(a) a hollow cylindrical member having sufficient diameter to prevent an
egg from passing through,
(b) a pair of elongated support members of equal length to elevate said
hollow cylindrical member, attached to said hollow cylindrical member at
opposite sides of its diameter and both extending in a similar downward
direction,
(c) a pair of broad flat base members joined to said elongated support
members to stabilize and maintain an upright position of said elongated
support members and cylindrical member.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention in general relates to a free standing unit which holds and
displays a single egg. More specifically, with the use of a plyable
material formed in a distinctive style a decorative and entertaining
display unit will be created. Eggs can be displayed individually in an
upright position. Displaying eggs with said invention will add a unique
character to the egg unlike any other display devise. Use of said
invention may be advantageous to developing creativity in its user.
2. Description of Prior Art
Egg containers are generally constructed to handle large quantities of eggs
for packaging and transport. Containers made of cardboard or styrofoam are
generally designed to hold half-dozen, dozen or larger number of eggs. The
need for single egg containers has been very limited. But the need does
arise annually, in particular, during the Easter holiday season.
Children and adults every Easter season participate in the traditional
dying and displaying of eggs. Displaying of colored eggs is limited to
placing them in baskets, on cardboard trays with round punch-out holes, on
top of paper rolled in a cylindrical form or placed back into the
cardboard or styrofoam containers in which the eggs were purchased.
If one searches store shelves long enough they may find some elementary egg
holders. Present devices are limited to conical shaped wire figures or
bowl shaped ceramic. There is an egg holder by D. E. Omlie (U.S. Pat. No.
304,988) and other devices used as combination egg holder and decorating
stand such as V. M. Nagy (U.S. Pat. No. 354,898), D. E. Rintel (U.S. Pat.
No. 330,489) and M. T. Helmer (U.S. Pat. No. 354,421). While these units
may be suitable for the particular purpose they address, they would not be
suitable for the purpose of the present invention as hereto described.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
1. The main purpose of said invention is to provide a free standing
structure that will hold individual eggs to be displayed in a unique and
entertaining way.
2. An equally important purpose, said invention will provide a prominent
means of display while adding value and appreciation to these seasonal
works of art.
3. A third purpose, as an art aid, said invention can help expand the
creativity of children and adults as it becomes an extension of the
individual's artistic creation.
4. A fourth important purpose, said invention will enhance the fun and
pleasure of children and adults as they dye, paint or decorate eggs, in
particular for the Easter holiday season.
5. An additional purpose is to provide a simple, child friendly, art aid.
No assembly required, no moving parts and lightweight.
DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
The purpose of said invention can be achieved through the molding of a
plyable material into the proper form. Said invention consists of three
basic molded sections, the egg holder, the legs and the feet. All three
sections, when molded together, will form one free standing continuous
unit.
The upper section of the mold referred to as the egg holder, will be in the
shape of a hollow cylindrical band. The cylindrical shape will be of a
diameter able to retain an egg in an upright position without the egg
slipping through.
The middle section of the mold referred to as the legs will consist of 2
long cylindrical extensions attached to the egg holder. They will be
attached at opposite sides of the egg holder diameter with each leg
extending in the same direction, downward, to serve as support for the
upper section, the egg holder. The length of the legs may vary from one
complete molded unit to another to give the ORNAMENTAL EGG DISPLAY STAND
invention a variety of heights.
The bottom section of the form referred to as feet consists of 2 molded
forms in the shape of webbed feet. They will have flat bottoms with the
upper surface arching upward. These 2 forms are molded directly to the
legs and serve as the base of said invention.
All three sections are molded together to form one continuous unit. This
will allow said invention to stand upright freely while holding a single
egg in the upper most egg holder section of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a front, top perspective of the complete Ornamental Egg Display
Stand showing the 3 main segments, the egg holder, legs and feet as one
continuous unit.
FIG. 2 is a side, top perspective of the complete Ornamental Egg Display
Stand showing the side molding of the egg holder, legs and feet.
FIG. 3 is an overhead perspective of the Ornamental Egg Display Stand
showing the size and positioning of the egg holder, legs and feet in
relation to each other.
FIG. 4 is a front cut-away perspective of the molding showing the egg
holder, leg and feet connecting points and feet thickness from center
point to outer edge.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
As shown in FIG. 1, the Ornamental Egg Display Stand consists of three main
elements. The egg holder1, the legs 2 and the feet 3. When all three
elements are molded into one unit said invention becomes free standing
able to hold a single egg in its upper most section for display. Said
invention will be constructed preferable with a strong rubber-like or
plastic molding material.
The upper most section, the egg holder 1, is a hollowed out cylindrical
shape with a side wall FIG. 2 number 4 of appropriate height and
thickness. The egg holder interior diameter FIG. 3 number 5 may vary in
accordance with egg diameters.
The mid-section legs 2 may vary in length with pairs being equal. This
measurement is taken FIG. 4 from the top surface of the feet to the bottom
edge of the egg holder 6. The leg diameter 7 will be of appropriate
thickness for strength. The egg holder 8 will run through the center of
the leg diameter 7 allowing the legs to be molded to both the interior and
exterior walls 8 of the egg holder creating better support and stability.
The point at which the legs and egg holderjoin FIG. 2, the molding will fan
out 9 to blend with the contour of the egg holder. The legs will also be
molded into the feet 10 creating one continuous mold. The feet will be at
their highest point FIG. 4 at the center where the legs and feet meet 13.
There will be a moderate sloping downward away from the center of the feet
13 to the perimeter of the feet 14.
The base of the invention consists of two feet 3. They will be molded in
the shape of webbed feet, one left foot, one right foot FIG. 3. The feet
will be widest at the front with three toes 11 arching to the rear where
they narrow to form the heels 12. FIG. 3 shows a top view configuration of
the feet in relation to the legs and egg holder. The feet will arch
outward beyond the perimeter of the egg holder 15. The legs will join the
feet midway the length of the feet and favoring the inner arch of the feet
at the mid-point 16.
The diameter of the egg holder, as stated earlier may vary. This variation
in size will determine the distance between the legs which in turn will
determine the distance between the feet. The legs should always be
connected to the feet in accordance with the previous stated preferable
approximate locations to create a proper balance for the embodiment.
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